Awarua Point Explained

Awarua Point
Type:Point
Map:New Zealand
Map Alt:Relief map of New Zealand
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:-44.2607°N 168.0536°W
Location:Westland District, New Zealand
Water Bodies:Tasman Sea, Big Bay
Etymology:From Māori awa - river, and rua - two
Authority:New Zealand Geographic Board

Awarua Point is located on the southwestern coast of New Zealand's South Island, at the northern end of Big Bay, north of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, and north of the mouth of the Hollyford River / Whakatipu Kā Tuka.

Traditionally, Awarua Point is regarded as the end of Fiordland and the start of the West Coast region, although the boundary of Fiordland National Park is located farther south at the northern end of Martins Bay.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "two streams" for Awarua.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1000 Māori place names. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.